Rohan VERSES Gondor

Haven't had one of these in a while. :D

Today we have to awesome themes from the LotR movies, and it's up to you to decide which one is better!

Here's Rohan, with those epic violins:

And here's Gondor, with equally epic horns:

Which theme do you like better? Tell us in the comments!

Roundtable Rival!

Whoa! I was recently introduced to Lindsey Stirling's album Shatter Me (thanks Mongoo!), and I must say: it is awesome. Roundtable Rival is my favorite song in the album so far, due to some epic violin playing! Listen for yourself!

Something about it makes me want to fight a war out on an alien frontier with a rag-tag band of freedom fighters and speeder-bike cowboys. At least, that's what this music brings to my mind...

Make a Run for it!

Some of the best original 8-bit music I've heard in a long time! Very bouncy, happy, and cute... But that's Waterflame for you.

And those laser blast/woosh sounds near the end are just epic.

I Love You

I'm not a big fan of love songs. That's just how I am. But now and then, I stumble across one that I really like (see here and here). :)

Star Trek: Into Darkness End Credits

I really love how Michael Giacchino adapted the original Star Trek theme! And the stunning visuals just make the music that much better.

Rage of the Champions

MaestroRage is another one of those epic internet composers (like Waterflame) who makes music for online games and such. This track was featured in the game Siegius.

This little piece isn't super impressive, and is also very short, but I love it just the same. I really think someone should take the basic theme and expand it into a longer, more complicated piece, but that's just me. This version is really fun to loop. :)

Flame: Power

Here's a cool song by Flame that I've been enjoying lately. It's about God's power: some of the amazing things God has accomplished in people's lives, and the things He can accomplish in yours!
Lyrics:

[Chorus:]
He got power man, You ain't never seen it like this
He got power man, His words make the world exist
He got power man, He can turn your situation 'round
I've seen Him do it, do it, do it, do it, do it
[Verse 1:]
I've seen the Lord do a lot of things in my day
Time after time, He blows my mind and He blows my faith
I like to read, and see what He's done in the past
He can do in the present, if His people would ask
I've seen Him shut a whole strip down
Full of strip clubs, now the dude's a Christian now
Wow, now that's power like you've never seen
How He dug in the man, and made his soul clean
Oh, I've even seen Him heal a broken home
Couple couldn't get along, now you be like, 'get a room!'
Man, I'm so impressed with His slate
I want to trust Him more and more, and strengthen my faith
Yes, I hope you know it's true, all power's in God's hands
What can't you make it through, the proof is the God-man
Nobody took His life, but Jesus He laid it down
And three days later, yes, He popped outta the ground
[Chorus]
[Verse 2:]
Now for the record, we're talking about Almighty God
Please don't forget, what He did with Moses' rod
Please don't forget, when He split the Red Sea
What is a light bill, or a deadly disease
What is a marriage problem, or one that's on the rocks
To the One who speaks to storms, and storms stop
To the One who got Lazarus outta the grave,
Not after one, but two, three, four days
He is the Life, and the Resurrection
You give Him your filth, and get His perfection
I'm trying to get you to see, if He can save a soul
Defeat Satan and sin, all else is micro
And if He chooses to not grant a request
It's not because He lacks power, but He's seeking our best
It's not because He lacks strength, but He's seeking our good
Now go and walk through that trial, like Jesus would
[Chorus]
[Verse 3:]
I know some people in my hood, that's been struggling with some things
They've been addicted for so long, they don't think that they can change
Then I tell them about Jesus, and how He can set them free
But they choose to stay away, man now that's just unbelief
But He's worthy to be trusted, He's a keeper of His word
But it's either you don't believe in Jesus, or that's just scared
Now what you're scared of, you shouldn't be scared of your sin
And not trusting in His name, that's the danger you're in
But you ain't gotta stay that way, you can pray and confess
Live a, life of repentance, receive Jesus' best
Himself, His love, His grace, His power
Give you strength in the darkest hour, so you won't be devoured
Give you strength against temptation, because He's stronger than sin
He's much stronger, than your corruption, erupting within
He's much strong, than your addiction to sex or a drug
To alcohol, or a club
Homie, that's what He does
[Chorus]

Taking a Stand

I saw Captain America: The Winter Soldier back on Mothers' Day, and I must say, it was a great movie. The soundtrack was really good too. This track, aptly named Taking a Stand, plays during the scene were Cap disobeys the order to "stand down." It's my favorite part of the soundtrack, and my favorite scene in the movie.

The Lost World

This soundtrack oozes anticipation, magnitude, and importance. It sounds like history is being made, or like you're arriving at a magnificent castle, or an armada is setting sail, or a special mission is getting underway, or an experimental new spaceship is preparing for launch, or reinforcements have just saved the day, or you've just crested a hill overlooking a scene of grandeur.

Whatever the case, John Williams has managed once again to captivate my imagination. What do you imagine when you hear this soundtrack?

Chaotic

We continue with more epic Waterflame songs...

"breakbeats vs orchestral themes in a epic battle , as always ;D its my style 8) as usual i try to variate it alot, so the song is pretty um.. chaotic! :D" -- Waterflame

Sam Gamgee: Mashed Taters Ft. Smeagol

Sam Gamgee gives us a real classic. :)

Note: No potatoes were hurt in the making of this song.